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Hair Politics

Several state and private schools have bans on dreadlocks, Afros and braids
Article
/ 2 September 2016

Several state and private schools have bans on dreadlocks, Afros and braids

A snap poll has found that many schools still forbid traditional African styles, but some are reviewing their codes of conduct.

By Prega Govender
Parktown Girls High amends hair policy following racism claims at Pretoria school
Article
/ 31 August 2016

Parktown Girls High amends hair policy following racism claims at Pretoria school

The Johannesburg school says it is being proactive, instead of reactive, in trying to address subtle or structural racism.

By Staff Reporter
Warfare and difficult hair days
Article
/ 21 December 2015

Warfare and difficult hair days

Black women’s hair care is still fraught with shame and politics, to start with hairdresser’s annoyance at customers not using chemicals.

By Pontsho Pilane
Face the fro and say hello, gorgeous
Article
/ 12 March 2015

Face the fro and say hello, gorgeous

Frizz is fine for men, but women must iron out or wig up? That sheitel ain’t funny, girl.

By Jessie Cohen
To wax lyrical for a lad – or not
Article
/ 19 February 2015

To wax lyrical for a lad – or not

In the best possible scenario he’d pay attention to the process I’d undergo for him and he’d get a shiver down his spine at how unnatural it all is.

By Jessie Cohen

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